Award-Winning Math Tutors for Students in Rensselaer County, NY

Math is simple, but if you don't have its strong foundation, then you will think it's the hardest subject in life.

I am invested in making a difference in a child's life with the hope that I can help them improve in subjects they struggle with. I am a highly motivated, self-directed learner, who is also goal-oriented, determined and hard-working.

...be daunting, and it is only through collaboration, cooperation, and sharing of knowledge that progress is made. My interest in tutoring was sparked by the positive experiences I had in mentoring sessions for Physics I during my first semester in college. I didn't initially think I would get much out of them, but I soon...

...a boarding school for 14 years, so I have seen a number of different learning styles from around the country and around the world! I even have experience working with students with learning differences, including ADHD. I live with a partner who has ASD, so that is something else I am familiar with! My goal...

...of which didn't believe they could understand math. My approach is hands on and I like to tackle the problem with you. Help you develop good habits, and find the roots of misunderstanding. I am friendly and people oriented, and have a great demeanor. In choosing me as you tutor, my goal is to bring...

I'm a secondary mathematics teacher with over a decade of experience in the classroom. I am well-versed in all levels of math from elementary school through Calculus 1 and look forward to helping students succeed.

...career goals. This program aimed to be professional while creating a friendly relationship between the mentors and students. I provided answers and guidance to the students who shared my major or career goals. I also liked to help my fellow classmates whenever they had questions about their work or projects. I like to help out...

...PhD student at Florida State (think that puts me at 6.5 years of experience). I love working with students to find new ways for them to learn material and help them better understand. I am best at physics and math which tend to be harder subjects so my goal is to spin it around and...

...know you are communicating with a real live person and not a robot). I am a retired engineer from the General Electric Company. I have had various positions, i.e., Nuclear engineer for the Knolls Atomic Power Lab, Manager in the hydro department, and as an analytical engineer of gas turbines. As far as the student...

...who enjoys learning and helping others to do the same. I went to a large public high school and am currently attending college to get my bachelor's degree in biochemistry. Outside of school, I love spending time with family and friends and being outdoors. I enjoy hiking and biking. I also have a passion for...

...tests. By tutoring people I was close in age with, I was able to better understand their struggles and confusions. I continued in university where I would help friends through subjects I recently completed and walk through concepts that the teacher struggled to make relatable. Even as an engineer in the professional world today, I...

...an athlete in college and I particularly enjoy working with sports-minded students. I have a keen interest in public policy and political news. Travel, especially in the USA and Canada is also a high on my list of favorite things to. While my playing days are mostly over, I still follow hockey, baseball and golf....

...to use humor and creativity in my tutoring. I have 2 young kids of my own and especially passionate about working with children in preschool to elementary school who are interested in Chinese language and culture. I also have deep experience in the business world so can guide adults in learning Mandarin for business and...

...I enjoyed teaching students who shared a similar passion of learning. I also felt an immense sort of pride and satisfaction when students fully grasped a previously difficult concept, or returned to enthusiastically show me a good grade. I have acted as a health educator and a life coach for a diabetes prevention program at...

As a current senior Mathematics Education major at Siena College, I am very familiar with the curriculum and concepts required to be successful in NYS Middle and High School Mathematics. I am a firm believer that all students can and will learn through the merits of their teacher. I'm looking forward to working with you!

Anyone can learn anything with just a little work and guidance. I hope to be able to work together to achieve those goals.

...good grades (although we do that, too); I work to strengthen my students' ambition to know more and to use academic success as a measure for how much they are learning. Most teachers don't like to be asked why students have to know math or grammar or history and so on; to me, there is...

...school level. I have taught both English and Remedial Reading classes at these levels, and I have a passion for working with struggling students and helping them succeed. I have a Bachelors Degree in English Education and a Masters in Literacy. I have done extensive work with curriculum development for Reading and English classes. I...

I have a Masters degree in mathematics from the College of charleston, as well as a BA in Mathematics from SUNY Potsdam. I am currently an Adjunct Professor at numerous schools in the area. I am proficient in most areas of Mathematics at an undergraduate level as well as much more advanced topics.

...educated (graduate level) tutor versed in a variety of disciplines. I am very patient and dedicated to finding innovative and creative ways to educate those I am teaching. Students from ages 7-99 welcome! I am also eager to work with Senior Citizens for I find they make the best students. I have experience and training...